Hampton Wick

Hampton Wick is a village located along the River Thames in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames. The area was first occupied by the Romans, and it developed as a village before being linked to Kingston upon Thames by a bridge in 1219, replacing the Roman ford. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey lived in Hampton Wick before Hampton Court Palace was finished. Hampton Wick was known for its thriving market gardens, and it became a commuter town of London due to its motor and rail connections to the capital. In 2011, Hampton Wick had 10,221 residents.